by Sister Noel Gabriel | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
As I sat gazing out the windows at Maryville Retreat Center recently, I could not help but be deeply touched by the beauty and wonder of Lake Elliott. I had never noticed before how the waters respond and adapt to the varied weather conditions of the winter season. In...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
About the Retreat In the quiet rhythm of prayer and reflection, God speaks to the heart. Maryville Retreat Center’s Directed Retreat Week offers a deeply personal, mostly silent experience designed to help you listen more closely to God’s invitation in your life. Who...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Maryville Retreat Center, we believe that every Monday is an opportunity to pause, reset and reconnect with what truly matters. Slow Down and Breathe Take a moment to let go of last month’s rush. A few deep breaths, a short walk outside or even a mindful sip of...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
New Year Guided Hike Around Lake Elliott January 3, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. Begin the New Year surrounded by stillness, beauty and fresh air at Maryville Retreat Center. Wintertime in the Woods invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life and embrace the...
by Maryville Retreat Center | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Preparing for the Light Advent is a season of hope, reflection, and preparation—a time to slow down amidst the holiday rush and open our hearts to the coming of Christ. At Maryville Retreat Center, we invite you to step away from the busyness of daily life and join us...
by Sister Anna Falbo | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
When people talk about spiritual disciplines—those practices that help us grow in faith and strengthen our relationship with God—we often think of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These are beautiful, time-honored practices that shape our hearts and deepen our...
